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Carlos Santos: A surreal talk

Talk within the Workshop GameTable COST

Monday 29.06.2026 04:06 pm

Time: June 29, 16:00
S2 416-2

Titel: A surreal talk

Abstract: 

John Horton Conway (1937–2020) was an unconventional mathematician. He made highly sophisticated contributions across a wide range of fields, demonstrating remarkable skill in connecting them in astonishing ways. A paradigmatic example is the discovery of the surreal numbers, which, without exaggeration, can be regarded as a landmark moment in the history of mathematics. This work aims to explore that moment by providing an intuitive analysis of the crucial aspects of this discovery. It is a non-technical talk, accessible to undergraduate students.

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